Convert teragram to gigagram
Please provide values below to convert teragram [Tg] to gigagram [Gg], or Convert gigagram to teragram.
How to Convert Teragram to Gigagram
1 Tg = 1000 Gg
Example: convert 15 Tg to Gg:
15 Tg = 15 × 1000 Gg = 15000 Gg
Teragram to Gigagram Conversion Table
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Teragram
A teragram (Tg) is a unit of mass equal to one trillion grams or 10^12 grams.
History/Origin
The teragram is part of the metric system and was introduced as a larger unit for measuring very large masses, especially in scientific contexts, to facilitate easier expression of large quantities.
Current Use
Teragrams are used primarily in scientific fields such as environmental science, geology, and astronomy to quantify large masses, like global emissions or mineral deposits.
Gigagram
A gigagram (Gg) is a unit of mass equal to one billion grams or one million kilograms.
History/Origin
The gigagram is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large masses in scientific and industrial contexts, with its usage becoming more common in the 20th century as measurements for large quantities expanded.
Current Use
Gigagrams are used in fields such as engineering, environmental science, and industry to quantify large masses, including biomass, emissions, and bulk materials.